Mississippi State (8-4) will make their first voyage to the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bulldogs will play North Carolina State (7-5).
This is only the second year for the SEC to play in the Belk Bowl. Last year Georgia beat Louisville 37-14. Previously the bowl has hosted ACC vs. Big East, but when the Big East dissolved into the American Conference they sought out the SEC for a partner.
The Belk Bowl has been in existence since 2002, but has been known by a few different names. It was the Continental Tire Bowl from 2002-04 and the Meineke Car Care Bowl from 2005-10.